Entertainment

Progress Chaya THE Zimbabwe Writers Association (Zwa) has expressed concern over the lack of clarity surrounding the mandate of the Reprographic Rights Organisation of Zimba­bwe (RROZ). Chaired by Masimba Tinashe Madondo and managed by chief executive officer Antony Rimawo, RROZ was licensed by the ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs in October 2024 ostensibly…

Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE premiere of Kunze Kwasha­ta Uko lived up to expectations, delivering a gripping and emo­tionally charged production that left viewers reflecting on themes of betrayal, love and trust. The film’s rollout began on Friday with an initial premiere at Westgate Mall in Harare, before the main premiere which was held on…

IT WAS exactly 12noon at Pamwechete Primary School in Mhangura in 1982, Mashonaland West province, and the usual hum of the school assembly had given way to an unusual silence. Dozens of young faces stared ahead, curiosity thick in the air as they waited to see what would happen next. Then, from the most unlikely…

SOUTH African artistes continue to dominate Zimbabwe’s major concert circuit, with rapper Nasty C set to return to the country as the headline act for this year’s July festival in Kadoma. His latest appearance fol­lows a wave of performances by South African acts in Zimbabwe, including at least 10 artistes expected to take to the…

AT LEAST 15 wellness experts are set to converge at the forth­coming two-day Wellness Indaba scheduled for Cresta Lodge Ha­rare in Msasa, Harare, as work­place wellness comes into sharp focus amid growing concerns over stress, burnout and declining staff morale. The event, set for May 6 to 7, will feature speakers including Boniface Ng’ang’a from…

GOSPEL artiste Cleo Arie is set to unveil her debut album Purpose today at The Venue Avondale, in the capital. Speaking ahead of the launch, Arie reflected on a life-altering moment that became the catalyst for the project. In 2018, she survived a near-fatal car accident — an experi­ence she describes as a turning point….

Anesu Mirisawu and Angela Mtombeni THE weekend is back, time to shake off the weekday grind, from electrifying music shows to must-watch movie mo­ments, the entertainment scene is fully loaded for every kind of vibe. Music lovers are in for a treat nationwide, with Dendera and Sungura sounds crossing borders into South Africa, while top…

Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER TOP filmmaker Eddie Ndhlovu new movie Kunze Kwashata Uko, adapted from the novel by Godwin Sweto, is set to pre­miere at Ster-Kinekor Joina City in Harare tomorrow. Directed by Ndhlovu, the film is based on Sweto’s book of the same title published in 2025 and explores the consequences of misplaced trust…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MINUTE Maid is rolling out a Tollgate Happy Hour consumer activation aimed at rewarding motorists with refreshing beverage experiences during travel. The initiative brings the great taste of Minute Maid Pulpy, Orange, Tropical, Apple Grape and Guava flavours to travellers, trans­forming everyday journeys into moments of connection with the brand coinciding with…